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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning enable students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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