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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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