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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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