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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses 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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