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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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