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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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