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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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