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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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