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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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