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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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