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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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