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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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