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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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