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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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