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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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