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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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