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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different 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 educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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