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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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