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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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