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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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