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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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