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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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