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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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