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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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