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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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