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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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