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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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