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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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