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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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