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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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