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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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