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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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