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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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