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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key 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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