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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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