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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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