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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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