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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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