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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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