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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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