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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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