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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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