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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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