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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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