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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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