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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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