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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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