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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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