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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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