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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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