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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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