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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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