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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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