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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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