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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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