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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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