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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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