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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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