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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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