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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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