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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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