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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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