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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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