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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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