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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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