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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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