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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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