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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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