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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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