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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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