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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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