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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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