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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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