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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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