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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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