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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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