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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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