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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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