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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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