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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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