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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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