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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure 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? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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