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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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