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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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