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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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