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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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