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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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