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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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