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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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