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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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