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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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