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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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