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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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