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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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