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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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