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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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