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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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