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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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