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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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