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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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