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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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