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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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