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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)