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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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