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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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