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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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