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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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