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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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