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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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