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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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