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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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