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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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