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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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