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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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