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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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