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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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