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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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