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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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