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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured 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 classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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