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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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