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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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