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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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