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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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