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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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