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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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