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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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