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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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