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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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