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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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