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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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