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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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