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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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