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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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