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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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