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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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