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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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