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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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