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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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