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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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