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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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