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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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