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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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