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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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