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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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