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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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