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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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