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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education