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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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