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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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