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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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