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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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