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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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