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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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