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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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