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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major 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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