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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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