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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the 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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