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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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