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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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