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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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