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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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