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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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