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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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