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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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