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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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