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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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