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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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