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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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