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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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