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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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