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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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