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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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