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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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