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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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