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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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