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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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