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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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