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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What 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 in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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