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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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