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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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