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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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