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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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