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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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