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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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