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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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