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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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