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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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