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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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