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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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