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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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