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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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