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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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