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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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