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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning enable people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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