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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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