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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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