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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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