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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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