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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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