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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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