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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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