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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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