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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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