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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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