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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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