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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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