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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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