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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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