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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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