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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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