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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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