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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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