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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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