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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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