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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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