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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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