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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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