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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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