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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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