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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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