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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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