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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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