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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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