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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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