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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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