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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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