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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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