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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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