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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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