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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure 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 MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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