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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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