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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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