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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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