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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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