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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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