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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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