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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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