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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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