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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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