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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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