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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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