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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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