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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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