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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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