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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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