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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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