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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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