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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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