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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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