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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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