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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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