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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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