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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)