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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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