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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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