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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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