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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education