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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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