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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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