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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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