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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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