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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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