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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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