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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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