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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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