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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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