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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand 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 thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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