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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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