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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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