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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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