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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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