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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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