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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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