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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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