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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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