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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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