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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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