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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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