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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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