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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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