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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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