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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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