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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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