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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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