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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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