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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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