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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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