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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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