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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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