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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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