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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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