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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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