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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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