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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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