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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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