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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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