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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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