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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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