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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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