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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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