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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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