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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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