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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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