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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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