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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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