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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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