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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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