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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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