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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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