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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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