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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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