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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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