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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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