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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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