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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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