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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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