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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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