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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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