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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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