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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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