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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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