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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors 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 MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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