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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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