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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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