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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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