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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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