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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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