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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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