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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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