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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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