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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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