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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What 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 manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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