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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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