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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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