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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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