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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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