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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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