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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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