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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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