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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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