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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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