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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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