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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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