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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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