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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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