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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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