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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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