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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand 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 subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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