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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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