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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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