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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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