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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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