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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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