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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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