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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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