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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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