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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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