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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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