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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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