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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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