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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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