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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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