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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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