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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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