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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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