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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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