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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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