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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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