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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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