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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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