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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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