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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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