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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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