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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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