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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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