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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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