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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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