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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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