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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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