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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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