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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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