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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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