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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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