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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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