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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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