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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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