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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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