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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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