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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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