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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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