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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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