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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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