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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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