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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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