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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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