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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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