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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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