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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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