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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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