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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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