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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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