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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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