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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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