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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes 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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