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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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