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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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