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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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