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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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