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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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