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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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