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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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