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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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