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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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