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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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