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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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