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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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