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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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