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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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