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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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