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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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