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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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