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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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