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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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