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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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