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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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