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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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