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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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