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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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