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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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