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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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