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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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