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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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