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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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