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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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