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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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