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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different 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 in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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