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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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