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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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