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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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