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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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