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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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