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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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