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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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