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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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