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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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