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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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