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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important 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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