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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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