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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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