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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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