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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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