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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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