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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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