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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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