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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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