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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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