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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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