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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. 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 massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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