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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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