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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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