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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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