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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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