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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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