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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)