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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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