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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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