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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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