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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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