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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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