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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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