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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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