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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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