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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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