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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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