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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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