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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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