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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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