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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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