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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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