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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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