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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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