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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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