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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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