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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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