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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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