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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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