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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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