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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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