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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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