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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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