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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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