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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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