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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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