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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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