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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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