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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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