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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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