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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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