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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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