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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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