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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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