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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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