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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models 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 institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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