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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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