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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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