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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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