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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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