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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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