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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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