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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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