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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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