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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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